MINUTES OF
Board of Regents
of
Stephen F. Austin State University
VOLUME NO. 16
JANUARY 20, 1973
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD AT COLUMBIA LAKES, TEXAS
January 20, 1973
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73-19 Approval of Minutes 16-2
73-20 Election of University President 16-2
73-21 Faculty and Staff Appointments 16-2
73-22 Acceptance of Resignations 16-3
73-23 Approval of Changes in Status 16-5
73-24 Approval of Leaves of Absence 16-6
73-25 Approval of Promotions 16-7
73-26 Approval of Returns from Leave 16-7
73-27 Approval of Mid-Year Budget Adjustfhents 16-8
73-28 Approval of Preliminary Plans for LaNana Creek Improve
ments and Authorization for University to Obtain Bids 16-8
73-29 Authorization for University to Pay Taylor Brothers of
Lufkin and Beaudet Plasterers for Painting and
Acoustical Work in Fine Arts Building and Auditorium 16-8
73-30 Authorization for University to Obtain Bids for
Carpeting Halls in Dormitories 16-S
73-31 Authorization for University to Contract with Texas
Power § Light Company for Construction of Primary
Electric Service from the New Substation and to Service
the New Coliseum 16-8
73-32 Approval of Curriculum Items 16-8
73-33 Approval of a Resolution Commending Regent Tanner
for his Service 16-11
73-34 Appointment of Regent Gray as Chairman and Regent
Todd as a Member, of the Building Committee 16-13
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD AT COLUMBIA LAKES, TEXAS
January 20, 1973
The meeting was called to order by R. E. McGee, Chairman of the
Board of Regents, at 10 o'clock a.m. January 20, 1973.
PRESENT:
Members: R. E. McGee of Houston
Joe Bob Golden of Jasper
Walter Todd of Dallas
Sam Tanner of Beaumont
Roy Maness of Beaumont
James I. Perkins of Rusk
Robert C. Gray of Austin
Douglas Bergman of Dallas
Mrs. Lera Thomas of Houston
ABSENT: None
PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary
Dr. R. W. Steen, President of the University
73-19
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Tanner, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting
of October 21, 1972, be approved.
73-20
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Perkins, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that R. W. Steen be elected
President of Stephen F. Austin State University for the academic year
1973-74.
73-21
Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Maness, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the following individuals
be employed for the positions, dates and salaries indicated:
1. School of Forestry
Mr. Robert Carl Wendling, 25, M.S. (Southern Illinois University),
Instructor (part-time) of Forestry, at a salary rate of $2,800
per semester, effective Spring Semester, 1973. Mr. Wendling is
a Ph.D. candidate in the joint SFASU/TASM degree program.
Mr. Steven Wayne Clark, 26, M.S.F. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Instructor (part-time) of Forestry, at a salary rate
of $2,800 per semester, effective Spring Semester, 1973. Mr.
Clark is a Ph.D. candidate in the joint SFASU/TASM degree program.
2. Department of General Business
Dr. Vinay B. Kothari, 32, Ph.D. (North Texas State University),
Associate Professor of General Business, at a salary rate of
$13,500 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1973.
3. Department of Physics
Mr. Thomas 0. Callaway, 30, M.S. (West Texas State University),
(Ph.D. to be awarded by University of Arkansas in May, 1973),
Assistant Professor of Physics, at a salary rate of $11,300 for
nine months, effective Spring Semester, 1973.
4. Department of Political Science
Mr. James Alston Davis, 28, M.A. (Miami University), Instructor
of Political Science, at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months,
effective Spring Semester, 1973. Mr. Davis has been employed to
fill the vacancy created by Dr. Simpson's leave of absence.
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5. University Beef Farm
Mr. Barton Edward Baker, 30, B.S. (Louisiana State University),
Manager-Operator of Beef Farm, at a salary rate of $5,400 for
twelve months, effective December 13, 1972.
6. Student Affairs Division
Mr. John A. Anderson, 23, East College Cafeteria, Store Room Clerk,
at a salary rate of $4,500 for nine months, effective January 1,
1973.
Mr. Carl Wayne Byars, 36, Assistant Clerk in Charge, Post Office,
at a salary rate of $8,400 for twelve months, effective January
8, 1973.
Mr. Patrick Wright Vaughn, 25, Patrolman, University Police
Department, at a salary rate of $6,000 for twelve months, effective
November 1, 1972.
7. Purchasing Office
Mr. John D. Rulfs, 28, B.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University),
Assistant Director of Purchasing and Inventory, at a salary rate
of $10,000 for twelve months, effective November 1, 1972.
8. Maintenance
Mr. Victor Leon Shepherd, Jr., 26, Automotive Mechanic, at a
salary rate of $9,600 for twelve months, effective September 1,
1972.
73-22
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Gray, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the following resignations be accepted:
1. Department of Biology
Mr. Avin S. Brownlee, Instructor of Biology, effective May 17,
1973. Mr. Brownlee was employed for one academic year only.
Mr. Kenneth George Matocha, Instructor of Biology, effective
May 17, 1973. Mr. Matocha was employed for one academic year
only.
2. Department of Chemistry
Dr. Sherrel C. Smith, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective
May 31, 1973. It has become necessary to reduce the Chemistry
faculty.
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3. Department of Computer Science
Mr. Allen E. Bailey, Instructor of Computer Science, effective
December 31, 1972. Mr. Bailey has accepted employment at
Texas Southern University.
4. Department of English
Mrs. Cheryl Elaine Clark, Instructor of English effective
December 20, 1972. Mrs. Clark completed her temporary contract.
Dr. Terrence J. Mattern, Associate Professor of English,
effective December 20, 1972. Dr. Mattern resigned for reasons
of health.
5. Department of Home Economics
Mrs. Ava June Bush, Instructor of Home Economics, effective
May 31, 1973. Mrs. Bush resigned for personal reasons.
Mrs. Jessie Ellis Sheppard, Instructor of Home Economics,
effective December 20, 1972. Mrs. Sheppard completed her
temporary contract.
6. Department of Mathematics
Mr. Ralph Charles DeBoard, Instructor of Mathematics, effective
May 31, 1973. Mr. DeBoard was employed for one academic year
only.
Mr. Barry Lynn Olson, Instructor of Mathematics, effective May
31, 1973. Mr. Olson was employed for one academic year only.
Mr. Roy W. Whitmore, Instructor of Mathematics, effective May
31, 1973. Mr. Whitmore has completed his temporary contract.
7. Department of Physics
Dr. Tollie B. Davison, Associate Professor of Physics, effective
October 3, 1972. Dr. Davison resigned for reasons of health.
Mr. Johnny Ezell Jones, Graduate Interne in Physics, effective
December 20, 1972. Mr. Jones completed his temporary contract.
8. University Beef Farm
Mr. Jimmy L. Upchurch, Farm Manager-Operator, effective October
29, 1972. Mr. Upchurch resigned to accept employment elsewhere.
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9. Student Affairs
Mr. James Michael Fisher, Manager, University Center Vista Inn,
effective January 14, 1973. Mr. Fisher is seeking employment
elsewhere.
Mr. George Ellsworth Hillin, Patrolman, University Police
Department, effective October 31, 1972. Mr. Hillin is accepting
other employment.
Mr. Billy G. Linthicum, Sergeant, University Police Department,
effective January 15, 1973. Mr. Linthicum is seeking employment
elsewhere.
Mrs. Mary Thrash, Floor Supervisor, University Center Bookstore,
effective October 18, 1972. Poor performance.
10. Maintenance
Mr. James H. Richey, Carpenter Foreman, Maintenance, effective
January 8, 1973. Mr. Richey is retiring.
73-23
Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Thomas, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status
be approved:
1. Department of English
Mrs. Carolyn Stokes Foster, Instructor of English, to extend
her temporary appointment through the Spring Semester, 1973, at
a salary rate of $4,000 for the semester.
2. Department of Computer Science
Mrs. Camille C. Price, Instructor of Computer Science, from
part-time temporary Instructor at $2,250 to regular full-time
Instructor at $9,000 for nine months, effective January 1, 1973.
Mrs. Price replaces Mr. Bailey who has resigned.
3. Department of Education
Mr. Ronnie Lynn Powell, Supervisor and TV Studio Technician,
from $5,100 for twelve months to $6,500 for twelve months,
effective October 1, 1972, to bring Mr. Powellfs salary more
in line with his duties.
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4. Admissions Office
Mrs. Nancy R. Dunn, from Transcript Evaluator at $5,600 for
twelve months, to Assistant Director of Admissions at $7,000 for
twelve months, effective January 1, 1973.
Mrs. Carolyn Hardy, from Transcript Evaluator at $5,300 for
twelve months to Admissions Counselor at $6,000 for twelve
months, effective January 1, 1973.
5. Institutional Research
Mrs. Alice D. Dickerson, Director of Institutional Research,
from 50% to 75% employment at $6,750 for nine months, effective
January 8, 1973.
6. University Library
Mr. Alvin C. Cage, Director of Libraries, from a salary rate
of $17,600 to $18,600 for twelve months, effective November 1,
1972, to bring the SFASU Librarian salary in line with other
State Librarian salaries.
Mrs. Linda Motheral, from Assistant Acquisitions Librarian at
$8,000 for nine months to Acquisitions Librarian at $9,000 for
nine months, effective December 11, 1972.
7. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Gerald Lynn Black, from University Center Catering
Supervisor to Manager, University Center Vista Inn, at a
salary rate of $7,500 for twelve months, effective January
15, 1973. Mr. Black is replacing Mr. Fisher who has resigned.
73-24
Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Gray, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the following leaves of
absence be granted:
1. Department of English
Mr. Oliver C. Foster, Assistant Professor of English, for the
Spring Semester, 1973, in order to complete his Ph. D. dissertation.
Mr. William David Whitescarver, Instructor of English, to extend
existing leave of absence through the Fall Semester, 1973, in
order to complete his Ph.D. degree requirements.
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2. Department of Political Science
Mr. Charles W. Simpson, Assistant Processor of Political
Science, for the Spring Semester, 1973, to assist Congres-man
Charles Wilson in his Washington office.
3. University Library
Mrs. Ann H. Prassel, Reference Librarian, for maternity
leave from March 1 through August 27, 1973.
73-25
Upon motion of Regent Maness, seconded by Regent Thomas, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the following promotions
be approved:
1. Department of English
Dr. Fred A. Rodewald, from Associate Professor to Professor
of English, effective January 1, 1973, with no increase in
salary. Dr. Rodewald has completed the requirements for
promotion and was recommended by his dean and department
head.
Dr. Leslie M. Thompson, from Associate Professor to
Professor of English, effective January 1, 1973, with no
increase in salary. Dr. Thompson has completed the re
quirements for promotion and was recommended by his dean
and department head.
2. Department of History
Dr. Carl L. Davis, from Assistant Professor of History at a
salary rate of $11,800 for nine months to Associate Professor
of History at a salary rate of $12,000 for nine months,
effective January 1, 1973. Dr. Davis has completed the re
quirements for promotion and was recommended by his dean and
department head.
73-26
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Perkins, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the following returns from
leave be accepted:
1. University Library
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Chandler, Curriculum Librarian, at a
salary rate of $9,200 for nine months, returning from maternity
leave, effective January 9, 1973.
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(3) I 4.000.00 Acct. ssro
Beatty Engineers)
: IS
Building - Painting)
73-28
73-29
Fine
73-30
bids to the
73-31
and to service the new coliseum for the sum of $44,583.00.
73-32
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Thomas with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that the folding'curScL
CuTrtcutZTcZi^l the »niversity Undergraduate and Gradate
curriculum Committees, be approved:
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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee)
Title and Credit
Department and
Number
New
No, New Title and Credit
English 132
School Services SSV
341
Composition and Rhetoric 132 Composition: Critical
(3) and Analytical (3)
Methods of Communication 341 Methods of Communicatio
for the Blind (4) for the Blind (3)
COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council)
Department and Number Title
Hours
Credit
Accounting 501
Accounting 502
Accounting 503
Accounting 547
Accounting 549
Art 446G
Art 484G
Computer Science 406G
Computer Science 410G
Computer Science 501
Economics 501
Elementary Education 491G
Elementary Education 511
Elementary Education 538
Elementary Education 576
General Business 501
General Business 502
General Business 503
History 532
Home Economics 576
Management 501
Management 571
Management 573
Financial Accounting I 3
Financial Accounting II 3
Contemporary Cost Accounting 3
Auditing Theory - Seminar 3
Advanced Accounting Problems 3
Lithography 3
Advanced Art Metal and Jewelry 3
System Simulation and Model Building 3
Management Science 3
Introduction to Computers and In
formation Processing 3
Contemporary American Capitalism 3
Electronic Media in Education 3
Individualization of Reading Instruction 3
Organization and Administration of
Reading Programs 3
Advanced Graduate Studies 3
Financial Policies 3
Marketing Policies 3
Business and the Law 3
Seminar in Latin American History 3
Advanced Graduate Studies 3
Administrative Process 3
Seminar in Industrial Management 3
Seminar in Personnel Management 3
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Department and Number
Management 576
Management 589
Management 590
Mathematics 549
Physics 410G
Physics 411G
Physics 510
Psychology 513
School Services SSV 503
School Services SSV 504
School Services SSV 513
School Services SSV 521
School Services SSV 596
Sociology 535
Title
Hours
Credit
Advanced Graduate Studies 3
Thesis Research 3
Thesis Writing 3
Seminar in Teaching Secondary School 3
Introduction to Project Physics 4
Laboratory and Demonstration Ex
periments in Physics 4
Advanced Project Physics 4
Projective Techniques 3
Public School Organization and Ad
ministrative Theory 3
General Administrative Practices 3
Administration of Special Services 3
Seminar: Alcohol Abuse 3
Internship for the School Superintendent 6
Multi-Cultural Problems in the U.S. 3
COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council)
Department and
Number
Geography 449G
School Services
SSV 555
School Services
SSV 595
Secondary Education
508
Sociology 553
Theatre 480G
Title and Credit
Industrial and Commercial 44 9G
Geography (3)
Pupil Personnel Administration
(3) 555
Practicum in School Adminis- 595
tration (3)
Teaching Reading in the 508
Secondary School (3)
Seminar in Social Behavior- 553
ism (3)
High School Speech Activities 480G
(2)
New Title and Credit
Manufacturing Geog
raphy (3)
School Management (3)
Practicum for Second-
Level Administrators
(3)
Teaching Reading in
the Content Areas (3)
Seminar in Social
Psychology (3)
High School Theatre
Activities (2)
COURSES TO BE DELETED: (Graduate Council)
Department and Number Title and Credit
^Accounting 437G
^Accounting 443G
^Accounting 463G
Auditing Principles (3)
Taxation of Business Entities (3)
Accounting Theory (3)
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Department and Number
473G
* Economics 431G
* Economics 451G
^Economics 453G
Economics 463G
^Economics 471G
^Economics 473G
^Economics 480G
* Elementary Education 412G
^Management 471G
♦Management 484G
Management 577
Psychology 508
*School Services SSV 429G
*School Services SSV 436G
School Services SSV 533
Title and Credit
Profit Planning and Cost Control (3)
Contemporary Economic Problems (3)
Income and Employment (3)
Price Theory (3)
History of Economic Thought (3)
Economic Growth and Development (3)
Business Fluctuations (3)
International Economics (3)
Reading Disabilities: Their Diagnosis and
Correction (3)
Problems in Industrial Management (3)
Problems in Personnel Management (3)
Advanced Organization (3)
Projective Techniques I (3)
Psychology of Exceptional Children (3)
Field Studies in Special Education (3)
Laboratory for Teachers (3)
* Deletion of graduate credit only
73-33
Upon motion of Regent Maness, seconded by Regent Perkins, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that a Resolution, as follows, be approved,
commending Regent Tanner for his service:
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SAM TANNER: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas on 16 May 1969,
officially redesignated Stephen F. Austin State College a State
University and created for it a separate Board of Regents;
WHEREAS, in response to that action, the Honorable Preston
Smith, Governor of the State of Texas, appointed nine distinguished
Texans to that Board;
WHEREAS, among the appointees to the Board was the Honorable
Sam Tanner, of Beaumont;
WHEREAS, Mr. Tanner has served ably as a Regent of Stephen F.
Austin State University, contributing to the recent success of the
institution; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Tanner is terminating his services as a Regent
of the University to accept another important governmental appointment
with the State of Texas;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of Stephen F.
Austin State University, in meeting assembled this 20th day of January,
1973, express to Mr. Tanner its deep appreciation, as well as that of
the administration, faculty, staff, and student body of the University,
for his services and the best wishes of all for continued success in
his service to the state and nation; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this expression of appreciation be
spread upon the official minutes of the Board and that a copy be
presented to Mr. Tanner.
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73-34
Upon motion of Regent Maness, seconded by Regent Bergman, with all
Regents voting aye, it was ordered that Regent Gray be appointed
Chairman of the Building Committee, and Regent Todd as a new member
of the Building Committee.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00
a.m.
C. G. Haas
Secretary
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